Fungi Flashcards by Chloë Allison

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What is Lichen?

A

An association of fungi and algae with water.

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Characteristics of Fungi?

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usually invisible to the naked eye
mostly free-living
heterotrophs
some are symbitoc

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How is Lichen a symbiotic relationship?

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The fungi supplies the algae with water and minerals while the algae makes glucose that is absorbed by the cells of the fungi.

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What is Mycorrizhae?

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The hyphae of a fungus which associates with the roots of many kinds of plants.

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What are fungi?

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They are the primary decomposers of dead organic matter.

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What are the hyphae?

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A mass of branched filaments enclosed by a rigid cell wall of chitin and glucan.

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What is the mycelium?

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A network made up by the hyphae.

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